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How do I simplify the fraction 12/24?
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To simplify the fraction \( \frac{12}{24} \), you can divide both the numerator (12) and the denominator (24) by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
The GCD of 12 and 24 is 12.
Now, divide both the numerator and the denominator by 12:
\[
\frac{12 \div 12}{24 \div 12} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
Thus, the simplified form of \( \frac{12}{24} \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \).
The GCD of 12 and 24 is 12.
Now, divide both the numerator and the denominator by 12:
\[
\frac{12 \div 12}{24 \div 12} = \frac{1}{2}
\]
Thus, the simplified form of \( \frac{12}{24} \) is \( \frac{1}{2} \).